Ricardo Inspired Maple‑Roasted Pears with Walnuts & Cinnamon

Maple‑Roasted Pears with Walnuts & Cinnamon

Warm, fragrant and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, halved or quartered
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup walnuts
• Pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the pears
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pear halves in a shallow baking dish.
2. Add flavour
   Dot pears with butter, drizzle maple syrup, and sprinkle cinnamon + sea salt.
3. Add walnuts
   Scatter walnuts around and over the pears.
4. Roast
   Bake for 20 minutes until pears are tender and edges are caramelized.
5. Serve
   Serve warm with yogurt, ice cream, or on their own as a cozy autumn dessert.

Beauty Benefits

• Pear humectants hydrate the skin from within.
• Walnut omega‑3s strengthen the moisture barrier → glow.
• Maple syrup antioxidants help protect collagen.
• Warm spices (cinnamon) boost circulation → radiance.
• Warm foods support digestion → clearer complexion.

Health Benefits

• Pears offer fiber for gut balance + hydration.
• Walnuts support heart and brain health.
• Maple syrup provides minerals + lower glycemic sweetness.
• Cinnamon helps stabilize blood sugar.
• Warm foods soothe digestion and support metabolic balance.

Historical Context

Maple‑roasted fruit is deeply rooted in Canadian autumn cooking, especially in regions with strong maple production like Quebec and Ontario. Pears have long been part of Canadian orchard culture and pairing them with maple syrup reflects a traditional, seasonal approach to cooking: simple ingredients, warm flavours and practical comfort.

Walnuts also have a long history in Canadian home baking, often used in fall desserts and breakfast dishes. This recipe blends orchard fruit, maple sweetness and rustic roasting — a perfect reflection of Canadian culinary heritage.

Storage

• Store roasted pears in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently at 300°F for 10 minutes or warm in a skillet.
• Walnuts may soften over time — add fresh ones when serving leftovers.

Substitutions

• Pecans instead of walnuts for extra sweetness.
• Honey instead of maple syrup (more floral, less caramel).
• Cardamom or nutmeg instead of cinnamon for a different warm spice profile.
• Coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy‑free version.
• Bosc pears for firmer texture; Bartlettfor softer, juicier results.

Enjoy Maple‑Roasted Pears with Walnuts & Cinnamon!

I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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